Math Test Tomorrow

We've finished Chapter 3 and have been reviewing adding two-digit numbers the last two days. The math test will be in the morning.

Opinion Writing

Today the students wrote about their favorite part of Halloween or their favorite part of school. Once they stated their opinion, they were supposed to give two reasons to support their opinion. Here are a few sample papers. 

Monster Writing

The students worked really hard creating a friendly monster. Then they had time to write many sentences using adjectives to describe their monsters. The students worked really hard on their creative, monster stories. 

Trunk or Treat

Looking forward to seeing you at Trunk or Treat today. I'm planning to bring my granddaughter all dressed up in her elephant costume. We should be there between 4:00-4:30.

Our Buddies

On Tuesday we had time to get together with our 5th grade buddies. The students enjoyed working with their buddies. 

Our Caterpillars

Yesterday we watched one caterpillar spin and wiggle and make a chrysalis. Two of the caterpillars were hanging like a J. The last caterpillar was still crawling around a bit when we left at the end of the day. This morning they were all in a chrysalis and I moved them to a butterfly container. We're anxiously awaiting our butterflies!

Animal Life Cycles

We are learning about animal life cycles. Our caterpillars arrived on Tuesday and we wrote about what them. Today we reviewed the life cycle of a frog. Zoe share her tadpoles with us for a couple days. The students enjoyed watching them today. They are the biggest tadpoles I've ever seen!

Friendly Letters

Yesterday the students wrote friendly letters. They learned about the parts of a friendly letter and they learned about writing opinions. The students wrote letters telling their opinion about a favorite sports team. They were supposed to write two reasons to support their opinion.  The students edited their letters today and delivered them too!

Comprehension Strategy

The students have been learning about making inferences. I read the story Erandi's Braids today and the students used their Activotes to text in their answers. The students had to infer what Erandi was thinking and feeling.

Editing our Writing

We've been reviewing what makes a sentence complete and where capital letter belong. I've been meeting with individual students this week to help them edit their work. When their stories come home, you'll notice some check marks at the beginning of some lines so they know where to look and find any errors. The check marks might represent a backwards letter, capital letter, end mark or spelling error. Some students can do this independently and others students need more help and support.

Two Digit Addition with Regrouping

Today we started using unifix cubes so students can begin learning to add two digit numbers. They are getting really good at setting up the problem and solving the problem with the cubes.

StoryKit Writing

The students have been using the StoryKit app on the iPads. They've been choosing a photo from the iPads and telling about our trip to the zoo. When they finish, I'll send a link so the parents can see their writing.

Math Review

We reviewed for our chapter 2 test today and the test is tomorrow. Your child should have brought home the review sheet today. Students should practice skip counting by 2, 5, and 10. 

Writing Celebration!

On Friday, the students enjoyed sharing their "published" books with several friends and classmates. It was great to see the students sharing and enjoying their stories. Of course, they loved wearing pajamas, using flashlights, and reading with their stuffed animals!

Science News

We reviewed Chapter 3 so the students will be ready for the test on Friday. Your child should have brought home their science books to study on Wednesday and Thursday evening.  Also, we've been learning about fossils and how fossils help scientists learned about life long ago.  Olivia and Lauren brought in a fossil to share with the class. The students also made "fossils" out of play dough too. 

Science Update

We've been learning about food chains and the students made a food chain. The students have learned about fossils and extinct animals. Lauren brought in a fossil for us to see today. We will be reviewing on Wednesday and Thursday for the science test on Friday. I'll send home the science books on Wednesday for your child to review at home. Check out a few of our food chains.

Xtramath News!

Congratulations to Shaadi! She finished the six second addition program a few weeks ago and started on the six second subtraction. I'm so proud of her because she just finished subtraction! Shaadi is now onto a new level - three second addition!  I'm so happy for her! 

Some students have had trouble getting onto Xtramath.org at home.  If you're child is having trouble try clicking the classroom tab and entering our class code: R36JC8AA. Then your child can choose his/her name and enter the 4 digit pass code in their take home folder. 

Long Elementary is a Blue Ribbon School!

We're so excited to have been named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2014!  This is a prestigious award!  We are 1 of the 8 (2,439 public schools in Missouri) AND 1 out of 238 in the nation to receive this award!  Yesterday, we celebrated the big award with Culver's ice cream given out by our principals, central office staff, and the Mayor of Crestwood! Tomorrow students and staff are planning to wear blue to celebrate!

To read more follow this link: Lindbergh Celebrates!

To read more about Long, follow this link: Long's Blue Ribbon Profile